Methanol (Methyl alcohol) (HS 290511)
Methanol (Methyl alcohol) (HS 290511) has 1,611 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Methanol (Methyl alcohol) is CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES, with 244 shipments, followed by SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORP and HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES, with 249 shipments, followed by PT VISION EASE ASIA JL MERANTI and METHANOL HOLDINGS TRINIDAD LTD. Goods originate mainly from TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO and CHINA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/290511-methanol-methyl-alcohol
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Methanol (Methyl alcohol) (HS 290511), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES → CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES with 244 shipments, followed by PT VISION EASE ASIA JL MERANTI → HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF AMERICA INC (93) and METHANOL HOLDINGS TRINIDAD LTD → SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORP (85).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES | 244 |
| SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORP | 129 |
| HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF AMERICA INC | 107 |
| MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL AMERICA INC | 52 |
| PICO HOSPITALITY INC | 50 |
| VALENZ CORP | 45 |
| HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF AMERICA | 22 |
| AMPCO MARKETING LLC | 20 |
| METHANEX METHANOL COMPANY LLC | 20 |
| M&S LOGISTICS SHANGHAI CO LTD | 16 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES | 249 |
| PT VISION EASE ASIA JL MERANTI | 98 |
| METHANOL HOLDINGS TRINIDAD LTD | 88 |
| METHANOL HOLDINGS TRINIDAD LIMITED | 74 |
| YANGZHOU JIANGDU ZHONGTIAN TOURIST PRODUCTS CO LTD | 45 |
| NEW HORIZON SHIPPING INC | 36 |
| CARIBBEAN GAS CHEMICAL LIMITED | 34 |
| ATLAS METHANOL CO | 32 |
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 30 |
| AXXENCE AROMATIC GMBH | 22 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | 311 |
| CHINA | 262 |
| CUBA | 241 |
| INDONESIA | 139 |
| CANADA | 79 |
| INDIA | 58 |
| GERMANY | 38 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 34 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 31 |
| NETHERLANDS | 27 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 281 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 250 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 199 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 106 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 97 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 86 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 79 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 73 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 71 |
| PERTH AMBOY, NJ | 41 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290511 — Methanol (Methyl alcohol). The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Other six-digit codes in HS 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Methanol (Methyl alcohol)
Who imports Methanol (Methyl alcohol) (HS 290511)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Methanol (Methyl alcohol) include CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES, SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORP, HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF AMERICA INC, MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL AMERICA INC, and PICO HOSPITALITY INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Methanol (Methyl alcohol)?
CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES is the largest U.S. importer of Methanol (Methyl alcohol) (HS 290511), with 244 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Methanol (Methyl alcohol)?
Leading suppliers shipping Methanol (Methyl alcohol) (HS 290511) to the U.S. include CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES, PT VISION EASE ASIA JL MERANTI, METHANOL HOLDINGS TRINIDAD LTD, METHANOL HOLDINGS TRINIDAD LIMITED, and YANGZHOU JIANGDU ZHONGTIAN TOURIST PRODUCTS CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Methanol (Methyl alcohol) are there?
ImportDoor has 1,611 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290511, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Methanol (Methyl alcohol) imported from?
Methanol (Methyl alcohol) is imported into the U.S. primarily from TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, CHINA, and CUBA.
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